Overview

Join us for our Australasian Chapter’s outreach event in Canberra where esteemed speakers will present on trade-based money laundering and sanctions. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and contribute to the discussion.

Presentation 1 – Trade-Based Money Laundering

Dr Jamie Ferrill, Charles Sturt University

The presentation on Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) will cover the methods used to disguise illicit funds within legitimate trade transactions, exploring detection techniques and regulatory challenges. Attendees will gain insights into the evolving landscape of financial crime, with a focus on practical strategies for combating TBML in the global economy.

Presentation 2 – FinCrime in the Pacific Region

Chris Cass, Specialist Leader, Financial Crime Advisory, Deloitte

The presentation will discuss the latest illicit finance trends globally, and how countries are responding with innovation. The presentation will also cover the illicit finance challenges the Pacific Islands are facing.

Presentation 3 – The Future of Sanctions

Claudine Lamond and Suhi Sivanathan, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

The speakers will discuss emerging Sanctions trends and compliances in the context of the Australian Sanctions framework, providing regulatory perspective.  The discussion will also cover update on the Sanctions Regulations review exercise that was undertaken by the Australian Sanctions Office last year.

Agenda

Registration opens: 5:00pm
Presentations start: 5:30pm
Networking: 7:30pm
Close of event: 8:30pm

Venue

Charles Sturt University
852/15 Blackall Street
Barton, ACT 2600

IMPORTANT:

If you are unable to join, we kindly request that you cancel your registration via email to australasianchapter@acams.org by 6 May 2024, for ticket/s to be released and re-allocated.

This event is for live participation only, any form of recording is not allowed. It is not open to members who represent media organisations.